
Overview
Melissa Burgess, MD, is an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and a medical oncologist. She specializes in the treatment of soft tissue and bone sarcomas and Merkel cell carcinoma.
Dr. Burgess is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Chondrosarcoma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 38 peer reviewed articles and participating in 27 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
5115 Centre Avenue, Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Burgess has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Liza C. Villaruz, MD, is board-certified in medical oncology and hematology at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and she specializes in lung cancer and thoracic malignancies. Dr. Villaruz is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Adam M. Brufsky, MD, PhD, FACP, is professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and also serves as the associate division chief for the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine's Department of Medicine. Dr. Brufsky is the medical director of the Magee-Women's Cancer Program, part of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, and UPMC Hillman Cancer Center; associate director for clinical investigations at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center; and codirector of the Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center.Dr. Brufsky is board-certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned a medical and doctor of philosophy degrees from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Farmington, Conn.; completed a residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and a fellowship at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.Dr. Brufsky is a member of professional organizations, such as American Medical Association, Massachusetts Medical Society, American College of Physicians, American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Association for Cancer Research, Allegheny County Medical Society, Pennsylvania Medical Society, and Pennsylvania Oncologic Society. An active researcher, Dr. Brufsky has numerous abstracts and research articles in leading journals, and is principal investigator on a number of research grants funded by the National Institutes of Health, Susan G. Komen Foundation, and US Army - Breast Cancer Research Program. Dr. Brufsky is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer in Men, and Gastrostomy.
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Dan P. Zandberg, MD, is an associate professor of medicine and a medical oncologist/hematologist, specializing in the treatment of head and neck and thyroid cancers. He is the Director of the Head and Neck and Thyroid Cancer disease sections for the division of Hematology/Oncology and the Medical Oncology Co-Leader of the UPMC Hillman Head and Neck Cancer Program. He is also the physician lead for the second floor Hillman Cancer Center clinic. His main research focus is in the development of clinical trials with immunotherapy to improve patient outcomes. Recent awards include the 2019 National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cancer Clinical Investigator Team Leadership Award, 2020 Leo Criep, M.D. Excellence in Patient Care Award, and 2020/2021 Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor. Dr. Zandberg is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC), Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melissa A. Burgess
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melissa A. Burgess?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melissa A. Burgess by calling their office at 412-623-4759. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melissa A. Burgess a top-rated expert for Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melissa A. Burgess is classified as an Elite expert for Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Melissa A. Burgess specialize in?
While Dr. Melissa A. Burgess is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, and Merkel Cell Carcinoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.
Does Dr. Melissa A. Burgess participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melissa A. Burgess has published 38 articles and abstracts on conditions like Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma. You can view a list of Dr. Melissa A. Burgess's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melissa A. Burgess accept my insurance?
Dr. Melissa A. Burgess accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-623-4759 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Burgess isElite. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ChondrosarcomaDr. Burgess isElite. Learn about Chondrosarcoma.
- LiposarcomaDr. Burgess isElite. Learn about Liposarcoma.
- Merkel Cell CarcinomaDr. Burgess isElite. Learn about Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
- Synovial SarcomaDr. Burgess isElite. Learn about Synovial Sarcoma.
- Distinguished
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Burgess isDistinguished. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Burgess isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Burgess isDistinguished. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Desmoplastic Small Round Cell TumorDr. Burgess isDistinguished. Learn about Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Burgess isDistinguished. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Burgess isDistinguished. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.
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- Angiosarcoma of the LiverDr. Burgess isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma of the Liver.
- Angiosarcoma of the ScalpDr. Burgess isAdvanced. Learn about Angiosarcoma of the Scalp.
- AstrocytomaDr. Burgess isAdvanced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- ChordomaDr. Burgess isAdvanced. Learn about Chordoma.
- Desmoid TumorDr. Burgess isAdvanced. Learn about Desmoid Tumor.
- Experienced
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Burgess isExperienced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Adrenal CancerDr. Burgess isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Burgess isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Burgess isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Basal Cell Skin CancerDr. Burgess isExperienced. Learn about Basal Cell Skin Cancer.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Burgess isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.



